Qld could use public funds to sell budget

The Queensland treasurer says he's open to spending even more taxpayer dollars on advertising, this time to sell his budget.

Tim Nicholls hasn't ruled out a publicly funded advertising blitz to sell next week's budget, the last before the next state election.

The June 3 budget is expected to detail the government's decision on whether public assets should be sold or leased.

The government has spent $6 million of taxpayers' money on its Strong Choices campaign, which asked Queenslanders if they'd prefer higher taxes, reduced services or asset sales to help pay down $80 billion in debt.

Mr Nicholls said people had appreciated being informed about the state's debt problem, and would also appreciate understanding the solution.

"I'm open to using all means available to ensure people do understand what the budget means for them," Mr Nicholls told reporters on Tuesday.

The government's code of conduct bans advertising in the six months before a scheduled election unless it's aimed at an urgent emerging issue.